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Charest pledges review of assault-style firearm ban after saying no laws would change

Charest pledges review of assault-style firearm ban after saying no laws would change

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest promised Tuesday to subject a national ban on so-called assault-style firearms to a classification review by a panel of experts.
Vocal critic of Liberals' online streaming bill partly funded by YouTube and TikTok

Vocal critic of Liberals' online streaming bill partly funded by YouTube and TikTok

OTTAWA — An outspoken critic of the Liberal government's online streaming bill received funding from two of the biggest digital platforms in the world.
Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers welcomed by advocates

Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers welcomed by advocates

OTTAWA — Planned new measures to keep guns out of the hands of abusers and stalkers are being welcomed by advocates who have long called for loopholes in the system to be closed.
Quebec begins subsidizing in-province flights on Wednesday to boost regional tourism

Quebec begins subsidizing in-province flights on Wednesday to boost regional tourism

QUEBEC — It will be cheaper to fly from Montreal to some of Quebec’s northern regions than to Europe starting June 1.
Critics fear environmental impact of new Alberta anti-red-tape legislation

Critics fear environmental impact of new Alberta anti-red-tape legislation

EDMONTON — New Alberta legislation aimed at reducing red tape could do just the opposite while threatening parks and protected areas, say legal and environmental critics.
Another scandal for Quebec anti-corruption unit after ex-boss accused of media leaks

Another scandal for Quebec anti-corruption unit after ex-boss accused of media leaks

MONTREAL — Quebec's anti-corruption unit has taken another hit to its credibility after details of a court ruling released publicly this week said the former head of the police force derailed a high-profile fraud trial by orchestrating leaks to the m
Canada adds Vladimir Putin's alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, to the sanctions list

Canada adds Vladimir Putin's alleged girlfriend, Alina Kabaeva, to the sanctions list

OTTAWA — A woman believed to be the girlfriend of Russian President Vladimir Putin was among 22 individuals added to the list of Russians sanctioned by Canada over the war in Ukraine.
Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard facing new sexual assault charge

Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard facing new sexual assault charge

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, who is currently awaiting a verdict in his sexual assault trial, has been charged in another alleged sexual assault.
What jurors didn't hear in the Jacob Hoggard sex-assault trial

What jurors didn't hear in the Jacob Hoggard sex-assault trial

Jurors have begun their deliberations in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard, lead singer of the band Hedley. Here is some of the information they were barred from hearing during trial in order to protect their impartiality.
Senior Mountie describes 'beast' of organization that oversaw mass shooting response

Senior Mountie describes 'beast' of organization that oversaw mass shooting response

HALIFAX — A senior Nova Scotia Mountie involved in the response to the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history told an inquiry Tuesday that confusion was inevitable as the police force rapidly built a "beast" of an organization to stop an acti